What’s happening in Ardèche

Starting May 1, Le Château is delighted to launch a summer season steeped in the spirit of dreams. Four exhibitions celebrate the unique worlds of four artists from different generations.

Exhibition “Belles bêtes” – information

Animal art past and present.
There are similarities between the animal representations of Paleolithic artists
by photographer Guillaume Mazille.
The confrontation of these views is at the heart of the exhibition Belles bêtes !

Cleopatra had just lost Egypt to Rome. At the same time, on the other side of the Mediterranean, the Roman Empire was developing its power over former Gallic territory and founding Alba, capital of the Helvians.

Brigitte Olivier has been an artist photographer for almost 40 years, and hails from Arcachon in the Gironde. The Grandeur Nature exhibition at Château de Vogüé addresses a theme dear to her heart: nature and landscape.

Valérie Landry Exhibition

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library presents an exhibition of paintings by Charlotte Ella Lorio.
This exhibition immerses us in a world where painting and drawing pay homage to oral literature.
All audiences

What is an organic wine? What is a natural wine?
Take a guided tour to find out more about the philosophy behind Mas d’Intras, which is to produce healthy wines that respect the environment and your health.

On the program:
2:30 p.m.: Architecture of the Town Hall in the 18th Century
Lecture and tour (2 hours) by Odette Balandraud, historian (Vice Hall of the Town Hall)
5:00 p.m.: Lyrical Concert by Christine Preti and Christophe Petit (Chapelle du Devois)

A whole weekend to (re)discover the Château of Aubenas and their contemporary art exhibits during the European Heritage Days.

Perched on the slopes of Coiron, this Land of Art and History invites you to wander through the winding streets and discover the centuries-old heritage of the charming village of Saint-Pons.
Guided tour lasting 1.5 hours.

Unknown to the public, the reserves of the Cité de la Préhistoire, a Musée de France, house a collection of tens of thousands of objects. On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the hidden world of the reserves opens its doors to you!

The media library is organizing a short musical performance based on the song “L’amour du pain” (The Bread Song) with Wawapapi.
All ages. In partnership with the La Pinède sociocultural center.

Concert in the church of Sallèles
More information to come

The church of Saint-Maurice d’Ibie will be open to visitors during the European Heritage Days, with free entry.

The Association for the Preservation of the Jastres Plateau is organizing a guided tour of the Jastres Plateau.
Discover a fascinating site where history and nature intertwine!
Length: about 2 hours.

France Services offers this digital workshop by registration.
Please note: limited capacity (approximately 5 people).

Henri Klinz’s lecture

French animated film (0h40) by Dace Riduze, Evalds Lacis, and Inese Pavene.
A program of four short films, for ages 3 and up.
Followed by an animation: Bring some objects from autumn nature (leaves, wood, chestnuts, etc.). We are going to make an animated film!

Presentation of the digital resources of the Ardèche Departmental Media Library, complementing our on-site collections (books, manga, music, films, self-study programs, etc.).
Open to all ages 12 and up.
By reservation only.

The Villeneuve-de-Berg Media Library offers an exhibition on place names that allows you to discover and understand the historical reality of a region, the strong links between a language and its territory.
All ages 10 and up.

French film (1h47) by Vincent Maël Cardona, starring Pio Marmaï, Lucie Zhang, and Sofiane Zermani.
General audiences, with warning.

The Villeneuve de Berg media library invites you to “In the Garden.”
Curious owls are invited to the reading garden!
On the program: creations using natural elements, readings, and games.
Open to all ages. By reservation only.

50 m. underground, discover the finest cuvées of the Vignerons Ardéchois, including Grand Aven, appellation Côte du Vivarais, aged in the most spectacular cellar in Ardèche: Aven d’Orgnac, discovered exactly 90 years ago by R. de Joly!

Sensitive Natural Area “Roc de Gourdon and foothills of Coiron” invites you to follow the donkeys during a nature walk on a hiking trail with Camin’âne.

“Surprise” preview every month, based on a relationship of trust and loyalty that we have with you, while promoting the collective work of the Art and Essay movement on the whole territory.

The media library presents this show by the La Muse Company.
Like a concert, each song, each piece, each child’s testimony collected and broadcast on soundtrack, offers a different soundscape.
From 2 years old. By reservation only.

The media library offers a dance and discussion aperitif… An intergenerational project open to all.
An evening presentation of the participatory and civic project Vibration 3 “INYEON” featuring dance, music, and song.
Open to all audiences.

The Théâtre K Company presents this offbeat scientific show by Antonio Fischetti (Charlie Hebdo journalist).
Suitable for all, from 10 years old.
Duration: 1 hour
Limited seating, so head to the Village box office to register on the day!

Take advantage of the three free workshops:
Agricultural Theater and Fieldwork by Olivier de Serres, Lord of Pradel
Science in Creative Documentary Filmmaking
Horse and Robot: Working Hand in Hand in Viticulture

The VAGUE2FLOW Company presents this 50-minute choreographic creation.
Attention: Limited seating! Visit the Science Village ticket office to register on the day!

Enjoy workshops on volcanism, history, cosmetics, nature, gastronomy, drones, and more. The list is long and for all ages!
Limited spaces, so head to the Village ticket office to register on the day!

This year, the Science Village is taking place at the Domaine du Pradel.
The program features 60 activities open to all!
Shows, workshops, games, films, exhibitions, lectures, and more.
Access is only available via free shuttles departing from Villeneuve de Berg.

5 exhibitions with free access, no registration required: * A […]

Several conferences will be held during the Science Festival.
Various topics will be covered, and open to all audiences, children and/or adults.

A large number of activities are offered, continuously and freely accessible, on different themes: math, cosmetics, prehistory, water, animals, the human body, virtual reality, nature, the solar system, electricity, etc.

Many “Wow!” activities are offered on various themes: hot air balloons, caving, small creatures, prehistory, fire, cold, art and virtual reality and OpenCartoLab.

A morning of board games or large wooden games, for a fun and friendly time with family and friends.
A variety of games are available, suitable for all ages!
Open to all ages, in partnership with the community center’s toy library.

Come enjoy a unique evening combining live music and tastings!
Enjoy the Switch Soul Acoustique band, with its four harmonious voices and its repertoire of soul, pop, and rhythm & blues, along with wine tastings and appetizer platters to share.

French film (1h53) by Lucas Belvaux with Niels Schneider, Ramzy Bedia et Linh-Dan Pham.

Come and explore prehistory in a whole new way as you search for a mysterious object in the Cité de la Préhistoire. You’ll travel back in time, question the museum’s inhabitants and find the contents of the “mysterious chest”!

Unaccompanied visit, free admission for all on the occasion of the Castagnade in Joyeuse (chestnut festival).

Imagine yourself as a real Cévennes trapper! With Guillaume Paumier, mountain leader. Duration: 3h -150 m+, 6 km
Duration: 3h -150 m+, 6 km.

Swedish animated film (0h32) by Stina Wiersén and Linda Hambäck.
A program of six short films, suitable for ages 3 and up.

French animated film (1 hour 6 minutes) by Michel Gondry.
For ages 6 and up.

Korean film (1h58), in original language with French subtitles, by Sang-Ho Yeon, starring Gong Yoo, Yu-Mi Jung, and Dong-Seok Ma.
Special Halloween screening, not recommended for children under 12.
The film will be followed by a surprise… terrifying animation.

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library presents an exhibition by Christian Kingue Epanya, a painter and children’s book author and illustrator from Cameroon.
Open to all audiences.
In partnership with the Festival Images et Paroles d’Afrique.

The Villeneuve de Berg media library offers an illustration workshop with Christian Kingue Epanya.
Open to all ages 6 and up. Reservations required.
Followed by a talk with the artist, open to all, at 4 p.m.

Sensitive Natural Area “Roc de Gourdon and foothills of Coiron” offers you a discovery of the volcanism of Coiron, the atypical geological site of Coulet de la Soulière and the environment, landscapes and heritage that surrounds us with “Clapas”.

The Villeneuve de Berg media library presents the show “P’tit Bonhomme & Cie” by Pierre Delye, storyteller and children’s author.
All ages 5 and up. Reservations required.

France Services offers this digital workshop by registration.
Please note: limited capacity (approximately 5 people).

A morning of board games or large wooden games, for a fun and friendly time with family and friends.
A variety of games are available, suitable for all ages!
Open to all ages, in partnership with the community center’s toy library.

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is hosting a musical awakening session with Pierre Lassailly.
For toddlers ages 0 to 4.
By reservation only.

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is organizing a screening evening.
Duration: 70 minutes. Open to all ages, ages 10 and up. Reservations required.
Screening followed by a discussion with Elton Rabineau, sound engineer.

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library presents a photography exhibition by Patricia Chabanne and Christine Lombard.
Lovers of Ardèche heritage, they reveal the hidden treasures of its stone houses.
Open to all ages.

A morning of board games or large wooden games, for a fun and friendly time with family and friends.
A variety of games are available, suitable for all ages!
Open to all ages, in partnership with the community center’s toy library.

Friday, 13 March, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., a […]

Sports competition with a race in nature.
Enjoy beautiful landscape.
Choice for this new edition:
11km (450D+), 21km (900D+), 46km (1900D+), hiking, children’s race.

Numerous farms in the Ardèche open their doors to let you discover their trades and passions. Discover the know-how of the Ardèche.

The Caveau de Valvignères offers cellar tours throughout the summer. Bookings by telephone.